We are all social, in the end
Life does not politely step aside to let you write. It barges in with laundry, work stress, sudden illnesses, broken appliances, and family members asking, “Are you still writing that book?” Writing during chaos requires flexibility and humour. This weekend I was running the Scout BBQ at a local village…
In 2023, I began writing what would become It’s Only an Hour a Week. Initially, I saw it as a fun collection of amusing Scouting stories. However, as I wrote, the focus shifted, it became a book about why I volunteer and the vital role adult volunteers play in Scouting.…
*Cheeky steak recipe explained separately At Scouts we love to cook, so this is the first of a few recipes that we use on scout camp. We cook this for the adults – it is cooked predominantly as bribery for adult volunteers to either come on camp in the first…
In January 2023 I mentioned a work in progress about Scouting – It has taken a while, but it is finally being released this week. My Fifth book, has been written with the sole intention of encouraging more volunteers to join The Scout Association, and give existing volunteers a good…
Coming soon. In this book readers will join the me on my personal and inspiring journey of leading a Scout troop in the United Kingdom. Through the my experiences, failures and reflections, readers will learn about the day-to-day challenges of being a Scout leader and the strategies for recruiting adult…
